^1. PRAISE [1] the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!

^2. Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!

^3. Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light!

^4. Praise Him, [2] highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens!

^5. Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.

^6. He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away.

^7. Praise the LORD from the earth, Sea monsters and all deeps;

^8. Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;

^9. Mountains and all hills; Fruit trees and all cedars;

^10. Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl;

^11. Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

^12. Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

^13. Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven.

^14. And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones; Even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. [4] Praise [3] the LORD!